My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 54 A Startling Turn

Evelyn

Unbelievable! Both Chloe and Jacob were nowhere to be seen.

I was already freaking out. It wasn't as if I didn't trust Jacob, but the truth was that I didn't trust Chloe. However, I fully believed in her ability to manipulate. Even her face said that she was a twisted, manipulative, filthy and fucked-up bitch.

What if she ends up creating a distance between me and Jacob? She could, it was not an impossible task for her, given that she and Jacob had been in a relationship for years. It was natural that Jacob would have a soft spot for her, I wouldn't blame him for that, but... I didn't want to lose him. That was the only reason I was freaking out.

The last thing I wanted was to find him and Chloe locked up in a room - yes, I feared it. I absolutely feared it no matter how much I trusted Jacob. But he wouldn't cheat on me, would he?

God, this is driving me insane.

Being disappointed with not finding them on the entire first floor, I headed up the stairs.

I swear to god, if I ended up finding Chloe with him, I would burn her alive. As for Jacob, I didn't know what I'd say. I could only hope he wouldn't end up disappointing me.

But hopes always get broken, don't they?- Fuck. I needed to stop thinking and just look for him. The last thing I wanted to do was to act like an immature bitch and come to a conclusion before even confronting him or simply asking him about the real situation.

I didn't want to be one of those stupid women. But my emotions...they were already making a mess.

My eyes searched everywhere around the corridor, the hall, the vacant areas, and rooms that I took the privilege to peek in until a sudden voice called my name.

"Hey, Evelyn."

mom's boyfriend walking over to me. "Have you seen your mom anywhere by chance?" he

I shook my

disappear without telling him? It wouldn't

call, but then, I can't find her anywhere," the guy looked pretty confused. It seemed like he wasn't used to staying away from my mother, which was a good thing in some ways—it meant she was treating

can call

but she's

I wanted to end this conversation as soon as I

can go downstairs and search for her, maybe even check your room? She could be touching up her make-up, you know. She doesn't prefer looking

wait a moment

mother's boyfriend was equally annoying

maintain a composed and normal expression, however, I didn't succeed quite as much. I was rather disappointed with my own acting skills. "What is it, Jack?" "About your mom...well," he hesitated for a second before opening his mouth, "I'd like to apologize for what your mom said to you the other day. I don't know exactly what she said to you, but I know she was pissed and she might have crossed the line. I am trying to talk to her, and she

guilty for being so dismissive previously, "It's just... it's a complicated situation. Thank you

wise. It's your decision, and I don't think you should be influenced by anyone. Do what makes you happy; I am sure your mom, Samuel, everyone else wants that

my mom would have been as understanding as her boyfriend. If only she could respect my choices instead of questioning

time, my smile was

I need to find your mom.

from view, a realization washed

needed to find

losing control was reaching its

person feel that way if they didn't truly love them? No. He wouldn't engage with that woman. He had told me she meant

most of them empty, with guests downstairs enjoying the music and alcohol. The faint sound of the party below only

when I first opened the door to his room, but alas, he was nowhere to be found. There was no trace of him, not even a lingering hint of his cologne in the air that might have suggested he had been